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Desiring God (John Piper) August 11, 2025 11m

How Attractive Women Abuse Their Beauty

Summary

This sermon discusses the theme of women, beauty, and discretion in the context of selfie culture, referencing Proverbs 11:22. The passage compares a beautiful woman without discretion to a gold ring in a pig's snout, highlighting that physical beauty is a good gift but can be misused or lack value when not accompanied by wisdom. The practical takeaway encourages prioritizing godly character and discretion over external appearance to avoid the abuse of beauty.

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